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Watson McElwee Durrett

Birth	:	6 Apr 1860 Marion County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 1912 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Goodwin Cemetery, Emden, Shelby County, USA
Description	:	Mother: Sarah Gay MARRIED. DURRETT — CARLISLE — By Elder J. H. Terrill, at his residence in Philadelphia, Mo, on Jan. 20th, 1881, Mr. Watson A. Durrett and Miss Cornelia A. Carlisle, all of Shelby Co. The Palmyra Spectator, Palmyra, Missouri, 11 Feb 1881, Fri • Page 3, Column 4 Death of Watson Durrett. Watson Durrett, who was taken to Quincy, Sunday for an operation for bowel trouble died Monday at the hospital in that city 4 hours after the operation. He had been sick two or three days and his rather sudden death was a... Read More	Mother: Sarah Gay MARRIED. DURRETT — CARLISLE — By Elder J. H. Terrill, at his residence in Philadelphia, Mo, on Jan. 20th, 1881, Mr. Watson A. Durrett and Miss Cornelia A. Carlisle, all of Shelby Co. The Palmyra Spectator, Palmyra, Missouri, 11 Feb 1881, Fri • Page 3, Column 4 Death of Watson Durrett. Watson Durrett, who was taken to Quincy, Sunday for an operation for bowel trouble died Monday at the hospital in that city 4 hours after the operation. He had been sick two or three days and his rather sudden death was a great shock to his family and friends. The body was brought back to his home in this city Monday night and on Wednesday was conveyed to the family burying grounds near Emden where, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends, it was placed in its last resting place. Mr. Durrett was 52 years of age and was born and reared in Marion county about 15 miles northwest of this city. He leaves a wife and three children, besides a umber of relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Durrett was an honorable, upright gentleman noted for his honesty in his dealings with his fellowman. He was a kind neighbor and a loving husband and father. The Democrat joins the entire community in sympathy for the bereaved family. Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 18 Apr 1912, Thu • Page 5, Column 1 Emden News. Watson Durett of Monroe City was taken to Quincy Sunday night where an operation was performed on him Monday. He revived after the operation but lived only a few hours. Mr. Durrett formerly lived near here just in the edge of Marion Co., and was highly respected and his sudden death was a great shock to all in this community. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters, besides one brother, R. H. Durrett, and a host of other relatives and friends at this place. Interment took place Wednesday, April 17, at the family burying ground on the Goodwin farm. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and friends. Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, 24 Apr 1912, Wed; Page 5, Column 4 (Contributed by Shelby County Historical Society & Museum) Information on file with Shelby County Historical Society & Museum

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Watson McElwee Durrett's memorial is located at: Goodwin Cemetery, Emden, Shelby County, USA.
When did Watson McElwee Durrett death?
Watson McElwee Durrett death on 15 Apr 1912 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA